Add 63/84 and 12/28
63/84 + 12/28 is 33/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
63/84 = 63 × 1/84 × 1 = 63/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
12/28 = 12 × 3/28 × 3 = 36/84 - Add the two like fractions:
63/84 + 36/84 = 63 + 36/84 = 99/84 - 99/84 simplified gives 33/28
- So, 63/84 + 12/28 = 33/28
In mixed form: 15/28
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